Book Review: Empire of the Vampire
December 2, 2025
The format was very interesting, as it consisted of the first night of conversation between our main character, & his vampiric historian captor.
The format was very interesting, as it consisted of the first night of conversation between our main character, & his vampiric historian captor.
This murder-mystery-meets-high-stakes-fantasy has me so thoroughly invested that I will be gnashing my teeth in anticipation of the sequel.
I love the slow-burn quality of Broadbent’s romances, they’re so full of yearning, understanding and eventual respect
Packed with surprising twists and creepy magic, this is a must-read for fans of fairy tale retellings who love a little bit of horror.
Despite occasionally finding it too plot focused, this was a very fascinating and enjoyable read, and a brilliant start to the series.
The plot twists had my jaw on the floor & the romance had me swooning, especially when circumstances turn from sweet to potentially tragic.
Hilarious, chaotic, sexy fun. Fast-paced and more than a little bizarre (in the best way!), this book is an absolute romp of a read.
Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.
Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.
The writing struck a remarkable balance between being fast-paced and entertaining without being too flippant or over the top.
Weir’s enthusiasm for science and using it to solve problems is reflected in the main character, and expertly passed on to the reader.
Beagle’s books are a love letter to fairy tales, treating iconic tropes in the same way as we treat the laws of physics.
Sanderson captures the tension, thrill, and the sheer speeds the pilots experienced, creating a genuinely exciting and fascinating read
A Gothic horror in the footsteps of Mary Shelley and Robert Louis Stevenson, this book creeps under your skin and lingers there for days.
A warm, thoroughly enjoyable adventure through space. If you’re looking for feel-good sci-fi, look no further than the Becky Chambers!
Brown has created not only a very entertaining story, but a solar system of people and technology that was captivating to learn about.
This novel is one of the reasons I read. The characters come to life and we, the readers, travel alongside them.
Warm, witchy and wonderful! I immediately fell in love with the small town of Skerry Island and its fun, close-knit cast.
I love Murderbot’s resigned affection for the humans that they protect while being completely indignant that said humans JUST DON’T LISTEN.
A fantastic first entry to the series, Maas does a masterful job of creating a gripping thrill-ride of a story.